Biden Steps Aside as Democratic Presidential Nominee
Recent Developments and Reactions
On Sunday, President Biden announced his decision to step aside as the Democratic presidential nominee. Delaware Senator Chris Coons, a longtime confidant and co-chair of the Biden-Harris campaign, spoke to CBS about the significance of this move.
Coons emphasized that this is "a historic moment where our president is choosing to step aside in the best interests of our nation." Calls for Biden to step down emerged following the Democratic debate and were amplified by his aides expressing concerns to worried Democrats facing reelection.
Response from Republican Lawmaker
Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced plans to introduce a resolution calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to invoke the 25th Amendment, which would force Biden to step down from office.
Implications for the Democratic Party
Biden's decision has significant implications for the Democratic Party. Coons noted that the party must now "come together and unite behind a new nominee." The search for a replacement is expected to commence immediately, with several candidates expressing interest in running.
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